Firmware Update What a 2.6 update should include....

Sheikspeare · 05-23-2010, 12:50 PM

As the hype over the much awaited 2.5 update gradually subsides, it is perhaps opportune to begin by asking what a 2.6 update needs to incorporate.

For me, priorities are:

(1) Better internal navigation within a PDF file (i.e. inclusion of PDF bookmarks as per the Sony 505);
(2) Inclusion of other formats (HTML, CHM, etc.)
(3) More stable browser (for use with offline docs)

What do you think guys?

rcuadro · 05-23-2010, 12:54 PM

I just want ePub support...

delphidb96 · 05-23-2010, 01:07 PM

I just want my 2.5 update for my two K2 US readers!

Anarel · 05-23-2010, 01:17 PM

We CAN make bookmarks within pdf documents now....

What I want is the ability to name book marks, and ANNOTATE these damn PDF's....
I'd also like in the next update a choice of fonts without the hack, same goes for the screensaver hack.

RamTheHammer · 05-23-2010, 01:22 PM

Sub-Collections, better pdf support for 6" kindles and a better way of rolling out the release. The 2.5 roll out SUCKS!

Sheikspeare · 05-23-2010, 01:45 PM

Hang on a sec, Anarel ... I'm not sure that the Kindle can read internal PDF bookmarks. This is quite apart from the fact that we can CREATE bookmarks. Of course, I'd be happy to be contradicted on this. Ideally, what I'd like is something analogous to the PDF bookmark functionality of the Sony 505.

Anarel · 05-23-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheikspeare

Hang on a sec, Anarel ... I'm not sure that the Kindle can read internal PDF bookmarks. This is quite apart from the fact that we can CREATE bookmarks. Of course, I'd be happy to be contradicted on this. Ideally, what I'd like is something analogous to the PDF bookmark functionality of the Sony 505.

I don't understand what you mean.

synlor · 05-23-2010, 02:10 PM

The Kindle can create bookmarks in PDF files, that is just simply mark a page. PDF's can have bookmarks built into the file as well, basically a central table of contents. The Kindle can't use those internal bookmarks, though I greatly hope that will be added in the next update, or at least someone develops a better PDF reader with the Kindle Development Kit.

Sheikspeare · 05-23-2010, 02:45 PM

Yes, snylor, that's pretty much what I have i mind.

JMikeD · 05-23-2010, 05:38 PM

I want support for hyphenation and ragged right justification.

PaulGuy · 05-23-2010, 05:56 PM

Actually making it available would be a good start.

AnemicOak · 05-23-2010, 06:23 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if 2.5 is the last big update before they come out with some new devices.

Pushka · 05-23-2010, 06:34 PM

The ability to change the sleepsaver setting - so I can put a book down and do something and not have to waken it up again after 10 minutes. And a better way for Amazon to provide the update - dont do it wirelessly to the chosen ones, over a month and create the angst amongst the haves and the have nots.

PG4003 · 05-23-2010, 07:10 PM

I just want the 2.5, I haven't even thought about a 2.6 yet! Although Epub support would be nice.

18Coaster · 05-23-2010, 07:25 PM

Hi all, AAC music capability, smaller files than mp3 and with better sound.

05-23-2010, 12:50 PM	#1
Sheikspeare Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 290 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: PR-505 / Kindle DX	What a 2.6 update should include.... As the hype over the much awaited 2.5 update gradually subsides, it is perhaps opportune to begin by asking what a 2.6 update needs to incorporate. For me, priorities are: (1) Better internal navigation within a PDF file (i.e. inclusion of PDF bookmarks as per the Sony 505); (2) Inclusion of other formats (HTML, CHM, etc.) (3) More stable browser (for use with offline docs) What do you think guys?

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delphidb96 Wizard Posts: 2,999 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Citrus Heights, California Device: TWO Kindle 2s, one each Bookeen Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS-500, Axim X51V	I just want my 2.5 update for my two K2 US readers!

05-23-2010, 01:17 PM	#4
Anarel Evangelist Posts: 424 Karma: 61399 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: K1, GKDX, K3	We CAN make bookmarks within pdf documents now.... What I want is the ability to name book marks, and ANNOTATE these damn PDF's.... I'd also like in the next update a choice of fonts without the hack, same goes for the screensaver hack.

05-23-2010, 01:22 PM	#5
RamTheHammer Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Kindle 2	Sub-Collections, better pdf support for 6" kindles and a better way of rolling out the release. The 2.5 roll out SUCKS!

05-23-2010, 01:45 PM	#6
Sheikspeare Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 290 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: PR-505 / Kindle DX	Hang on a sec, Anarel ... I'm not sure that the Kindle can read internal PDF bookmarks. This is quite apart from the fact that we can CREATE bookmarks. Of course, I'd be happy to be contradicted on this. Ideally, what I'd like is something analogous to the PDF bookmark functionality of the Sony 505.

05-23-2010, 02:10 PM	#8
synlor Member Posts: 17 Karma: 83 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle DX	The Kindle can create bookmarks in PDF files, that is just simply mark a page. PDF's can have bookmarks built into the file as well, basically a central table of contents. The Kindle can't use those internal bookmarks, though I greatly hope that will be added in the next update, or at least someone develops a better PDF reader with the Kindle Development Kit.

05-23-2010, 02:45 PM	#9
Sheikspeare Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 290 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: PR-505 / Kindle DX	Yes, snylor, that's pretty much what I have i mind.

05-23-2010, 05:38 PM	#10
JMikeD Evangelist Posts: 473 Karma: 15000 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Various and sundry	I want support for hyphenation and ragged right justification.

05-23-2010, 05:56 PM	#11
PaulGuy Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 520 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Connecticut Device: GDX, K2i, K3 3G, nook wi-fi	Actually making it available would be a good start.

05-23-2010, 06:23 PM	#12
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I wouldn't be surprised if 2.5 is the last big update before they come out with some new devices.

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05-23-2010, 06:34 PM	#13
Pushka Wizard Posts: 1,119 Karma: 1019140 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia Device: kindle, Ipad, Iphone, Nexus and PPW	The ability to change the sleepsaver setting - so I can put a book down and do something and not have to waken it up again after 10 minutes. And a better way for Amazon to provide the update - dont do it wirelessly to the chosen ones, over a month and create the angst amongst the haves and the have nots.

05-23-2010, 07:10 PM	#14
PG4003 Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 987250 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky Device: Kindle PW I & II, Kindle Voyage, Fire HD 7", Fire HD 8.9"	I just want the 2.5, I haven't even thought about a 2.6 yet! Although Epub support would be nice.

05-23-2010, 07:25 PM	#15
18Coaster Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Device: Kindle 2	Hi all, AAC music capability, smaller files than mp3 and with better sound.